CENTRAL LUBAVITZ

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURE

Prospective applicants to Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz must have a strong background in traditional , including classical studies in Bible, Mishna, , History, Law and Jurisprudence, and Philosophy and Ethics. Specific requirements include a thorough knowledge of the five books of the Bible and its commentaries as well as a mastery of a minimum of 150 folio pages of Talmud. These qualifications will be assessed orally at a personal interview with the Rosh HaYeshiva.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Have graduated high school and provide evidence of high school graduation 2. Have been homeschooled and provide documentation of homeschooling 3. Meet one of the recognized equivalents. Recognized equivalents include:

a. GED/TASC/HISET b. Successful completion of an associate’s degree program; c. Successful completion of at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours that does not result in the awarding of an associate’s degree, but that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree at any institution; or d. Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program where at least 60 semester or trimester credit hours or 72 quarter credit hours have been successfully completed, including credit hours transferred into the bachelor’s degree program.

Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz does not utilize an Ability to Benefit test for admitting students.

Applicants must also demonstrate the interest, ability and dedication necessary to pursue the rigorous program at Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz. Moreover, an advanced level of moral and ethical development, as well as the commitment to pursue the aims of the Yeshiva will be evaluated at the interview.

Applicants who would like to apply to Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz may call or write to the administrative offices to arrange for a personal interview. Letters of recommendation from teachers or principals should be presented to the admissions office.

The applicant will be notified of his acceptance soon after his admission interview, whereupon if accepted, he will be required to complete an admission form.

Admission to Central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz is open to male members of the Jewish faith without regard to color, race, national origin or physical handicap.